Nicole Unser: Tiny Desk Contest - “Bittersweet Sixteen”
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
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Hey Tiny Deskers, grateful to be part of this artist community.
Not sure if “enjoy” is the right word, but I do hope this song reaches whoever might need it.
Lyrics:
BITTERSWEET SIXTEEN
VERSE 1
You put a cake in the oven at one end of the house
Then you walked to the bedroom where you passed out
Now the cake’s on fire as we pull in the drive
Smoke pours out as daddy runs inside
I stand … in the street … my hands …. they shake
There ain’t …. Gonna be …. Any …. Birthday cake
CHORUS
You didn’t die that day … but it feels like you did, oh it feels like you did
You’re still alive they say … but you don’t wanna live, why don’t you wanna live?
Because of me? … is it because of me? It’s a bitter-sweet sixteen
VERSE 2
You took a bottle of pills to take your life
Guess you couldn’t bring yourself to celebrate mine
5 minutes later and you’d been gone for sure
First thought in my head was I wish we were
And I hated myself for thinking that way
Think I still hate myself to this very day
I know … that you’re sick … and I know … I should forgive
But I don’t … know how to …. Let this …. Anger out
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Was it so bad being my mom?
Was it so bad you had to make it stop?
VERSE 3
I’m older now, I know it’s not about
Me or my brother, you had things to figure out
I believed that I ruined your life
That you didn’t wanna be a mother or wife
But you were locked in your room pills in your palm
Thinkin’ I deserved to have a better mom
CHORUS
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Bless you, pilgrim.
Thank you for sharing, Nicole. ❤ The first time I heard this song was years ago, and I bawled. Thank you for sharing your heart. I feel like so many people can relate to this song in some way.
Hey Amanda! Thanks for "going there" with me. It's not always easy, but it's so important. The power of storytelling never ceases to amaze me. Nice to interact with you here. Blessings!
No idea how I came across this, though I am glad I did, I am so sorry you experienced this. Take care!
Hi there - glad we crossed paths. Blessings! 😍
Wow this is very personal. Really brave to share it. Well done .It'sa powerful song.